The work of Jean-Baptiste Poqueli
n\, better known to us as Molière\, returns to the Rose Footprint Theatre
with a new adaptation of one of his sharpest and funniest plays\, Les Faux
Pas: or The Counter Plots. With a recipe that includes pirates\, clowns\,
sword fights\, and hilariously failed schemes\, there’s something for eve
ryone in this madcap jaunt. Company artist Jennie M. Jadow returns as Masc
arile\, her side-splitting role from our 2009 production of The Amorous Qu
arrel\, and a cast of a half dozen other Company artists to amp up the fun
-factor even more! It’s a comedic afternoon under the tent that’s assured
to delight audiences of all ages.

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“We are so happy to have our ve
ry own and talented Jenna Ware at the helm of this new adaptation\,” says
Simotes. “Jenna has directed dozens of shows and special events for us ove
r the years from our Education productions\, to our mainstream plays (Shir
ley Valentine and Molly Ivans). And of course she was also the director of
two of our biggest Bankside hits with The Venetian Twins and Amorous Quar
rel. So continuing with our more music on the property theme\, we are also
bringing back the wonderful Andy Talen (Love’s Labour’s Lost\, Mother Cou
rage\, Richard III)\, one of our musical directors and actors who will wri
te the music and lyrics for Les Faux Pas as he did for both The Venetian T
wins and Amorous Quarrel. Our Bankside Festival is always filled with dive
rse offerings for the young and the young at heart\, and we look forward t
o hosting our returning visitors and welcome new patrons as well.”